Dell OptiPlex 390

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (29th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 71 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. Use the charts in the benchmark sections of this report to identify problem areas.
ProcessorWith an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 44.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics1.03% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (43%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell OptiPlex 390
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 390  (all builds)
Memory5.1 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1280 x 1024 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20131014
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJul 18 '19 at 12:13
Run Duration130 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 43%

 PC Performing below expectations (29th percentile)

Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3-2120-$170
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (21st percentile)
44.6% Average
Memory 61.8
1-Core 57.2
2-Core 114
46% 77.7 Pts
4-Core 163
8-Core 142
21% 153 Pts
64-Core 149
9% 149 Pts
Poor: 34%
This bench: 44.6%
Great: 61%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 2000 (Desktop 1.1 GHz)
Dell(1028 04F5) 2GB
Driver: igdumd64.dll Ver. 9.17.10.4459
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
1.03% Terrible
Lighting 1.1
Reflection 1.27
Parallax 0.97
1% 1.11 fps
MRender 1.81
Gravity 0.8
Splatting 2
1% 1.54 fps
Poor: 1%
This bench: 1.03%
Great: 1%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SSDNow UV400 240GB-$89
171GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 0C3FD6SD
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
Read 184
Write 158
Mixed 136
35% 159 MB/s
4K Read 12.4
4K Write 39.2
4K Mixed 24.6
71% 25.4 MB/s
DQ Read 29.6
DQ Write 77
DQ Mixed 38
33% 48.2 MB/s
Poor: 49% Great: 88%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMT351U6CFR8C-H9 2x4GB
2 of 2 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz
Performing way below expectations (16th percentile)
41.5% Average
MC Read 15.4
MC Write 15.7
MC Mixed 13.9
43% 15 GB/s
SC Read 9.2
SC Write 12.6
SC Mixed 11.6
32% 11.1 GB/s
Latency 122
33% 122 ns
Poor: 29%
This bench: 41.5%
Great: 53%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds

Typical OptiPlex 390 Builds (Compare 2,498 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 57%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 390

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 58% - Above average Total price: $278
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